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Sling vs. Abduction Brace Shoulder Immobilization After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
October 2023
Sling vs. Abduction Brace Shoulder Immobilization After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Sling Versus Abduction Brace Shoulder Immobilization After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Orthop J Sports Med. 2023 Aug; 11(8): 23259671231185368.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Four RCTs with a total of 224 patients who underwent an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing abduction bracing and sling immobilization. The outcomes of interest included Constant-Murley Scores (CMS), pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and re-tear rate. The meta-analysis results found no significant difference between the two groups...
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